In 2018, the employment-population ratio for those without a disability was 65.9 percent vs.19.1 percent for those with a disability. And across all major race and ethnicity groups, people with a disability are much less likely to be employed than people without a disability.
The good news is that the overall low unemployment rate and the advances in accommodations technology have had a positive impact on bringing down the unemployment rate for those with disabilities. Wells Fargo knows the value that people with diverse abilities bring value to their communities and the workforce. The event, The No Barriers Summit highlights various accessibility technology accommodations that empower people to bring their best self to work, and share his/her story about employment challenges and triumphs as a person who uses or has used accommodations.
